Today's route can be seen here.
Sunday morning dawned overcast and trying to rain. The outside temperature was 10 degrees but fortunately only a light breeze. As the guys got kitted out and left Sue's Mum and Dad's house it started to rain, so extra layers and rubber pants were in evidence.
Weather permitting a long day of cycling is planned today so we were all thankful for the good nights sleep courtesy of Sue's parents last night.
After about 45 minutes or so the rain eased off to just occasional light showers. Team Monday entered Scotland and continued towards Glasgow on the B7076 which shadows the route of the A74(M).
Bob had our first puncture in several days. Unlucky as the roads are pretty good at the moment. A quick tube change and onwards. Pete can patch the tube whilst the guys continue onwards.
Lunch outside Annadale services. (Morrisons French stick sarnies and a shared hot chocolate) and then on again. Just as they were leaving Trudy noticed that her tyre was flat (only at the bottom though) so it was on with a replacement tube and business as usual.
The feature of the afternoon was a strong headwind, taking our 10 degrees down to more like 5. Persistent intermittent rain and poor road surfaces (making Bristol's roads look like a bowling green) - Bob is thinking of writing to Sustrans to complain! After all, a cycle track should be more than just a white line on the road! After such a tough day, we were pleasantly surprised to realize that we had achieved in excess of 100 miles in one day! (Good job we brought the bike lights!).
Rain forecast for tomorrow We plan to head along the side of Loch Lomond and into the Highlands.
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